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Ministry of Coal
Coal Secretary Reviews Operation of BCCL Mines
Shri Amrit Lal Meena, Secretary, Ministry of Coal along with Shri Pramod Agrawal, Chairman, CIL and Shri Samiran Dutta, CMD, BCCL, visited the Ena Fire Project of Kusunda Area, BCCL today. Later Shri Meena reviewed the progress of the Jharia Master Plan with DC, Dhanbad and CMD, BCCL.
Shri Meena also visited Moonidih Underground Mine, WJ Area, BCCL and inspected Moonidih Washery, subsidence sites at Sendra-Bansjora, fire affected site at Kujama Colliary and JMP Rehabilitation Site at Belgaria.
The Secretary interacted with the project affected people of the area. Besides Shri Pramod Agrawal, Chairman, CIL the Coal Secretary was accompanied by Shri Samiran Dutta, CMD, BCCL, Shri SK Singh, DT , BCCL and Shri Uday A Kaole and other top officials.
After inspection and visits to various mines and projects, Shri Meena also held a brief discussion with the BCCL management on the company's coal production achievements. “Management of BCCL is doing great. The progress is phenomenal. BCCL has plans to excavate Seam 17 in Moonidih soon. Central Govt, Railway and BCCL working together to minimize the time gap between coal extraction and despatch. This will reduce the impact on the environment.”, he said.
During the visit to BCCL, the Coal Secretary also held brief review talks with Shri A.P. Panda, CMD, Eastern Coalfields and other top officials of the management.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Rs 1183 crore sanctioned under pollution abatement schemes for five rivers in Maharashtra
Mumbai/New Delhi, 28 March 2022
Pollution abatement schemes under National River Conservation Plan , for conservation of five rivers in Maharashtra namely Krishna, Panchganga, Godavari, Tapi and Mula Mutha, were sanctioned at a total cost of Rs.1182.86 crores. With the implementation of these schemes, sewage treatment capacity of 260 million litres per day  has been created so far in the towns of Karad, Sangli, Kolhapur, Nanded, Nashik, Triambakeshwar and Prakash.
Proposals for pollution abatement works, received from the States/UTs from time to time for consideration under NRCP, are sanctioned based on their prioritization, conformity with NRCP guidelines, independent appraisal, availability of Plan funds, etc. In addition, to bridge the gap between sewage generation and treatment along polluted river stretches, the State Government of Maharashtra has taken up projects for setting up 76 sewage treatment plants of total capacity 1279.70 MLD.
During last four years, funds were released by the Central Government for implementation of the project for pollution abatement of river Mula Mutha at Pune under NRCP. Year wise details of funds released and utilized are as under:-

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2017-18
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31.75
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21.00
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2018-19
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5.20
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0.922
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2020-21
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0.004
Central Pollution Control Board  in association with Pollution Control Boards/Committees in different States/Union Territories , have been monitoring water quality of rivers and other water bodies in the country through a network of monitoring stations under the National Water Quality Monitoring Programme. Based on water quality monitoring, pollution assessment of rivers has been carried out by CPCB from time to time. As per the last report published by CPCB in September 2018, 351 polluted stretches were identified in the country including maximum of 53 stretches in the State of Maharashtra, based on monitoring results in terms of Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand, an indicator of organic pollution.
It is the responsibility of States/UTs and local bodies to ensure required treatment of sewage and industrial effluent, before discharging into recipient water bodies or land for prevention and control of pollution therein. The Jal Shakti Ministry, through the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National River Conservation Plan , has been supplementing efforts of the States/UTs by providing financial and technical assistance in abatement of pollution in identified stretches of rivers excluding river Ganga and its tributaries, on cost sharing basis.
This has been stated by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti Shri Bishweswar Tudu in Rajya Sabha today, in reply to a parliamentary question.PIB Mumbai | DJM/SC/DR
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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Tuticorin Airport undergoing up-gradation for better passenger services
In order to cater the rising passenger traffic and the demand for better services and connections, Airport Authority of India’s Tuticorin Airport in Tamil Nadu is undergoing major up-gradation. It which includes the extension of Runway for operation of A-321 type of aircraft, construction of new apron, new terminal building, technical Block cum control tower & new fire station at a cost of Rs. 381 crores.
Spread over an area of 13500sqm, the new terminal building will be able to handle 600 passengers during peak hours. The building will be equipped with all the modern facilities and passenger amenities with provision of two aerobridges along with car parking facilities and new approach road.
Inspired by the famous Chettinad houses of the region, the intuitive form of the new terminal will create a unique architectural identity in southern region and will add a new dimension to the terminal design. Strong references to the local culture and traditional architecture will be expressed by the building’s architecture. The interiors of the building reflect the colors and culture of the city through materials and textures in a contemporary manner. The new terminal will be a four-star GRIHA rated energy efficient building with sustainability features.
The airport development project also includes widening extension and strengthening work of existing runway, making airport suitable for operation of A-321 type of aircraft. Construction of new ATC tower cum technical block, fire station, isolation bay, and five aircraft parking bays to park A-321 type of aircraft is also part of the project.
Tuticorin is the only airport located beyond Madurai in southern Tamil Nadu region. Up-gradation of the airport will not only fulfil the demand of local community for enhanced passenger services but will also promote trade & tourism in Tuticorin and neighbouring districts like Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Kanyakumari. The project for up-gradation and expansion of the airport is likely to be completed by December 2023.
Widening & Strengthening of Runway
Extension of Runway – Work in progress
Terminal Building -Work in Progress
Perspective View- Facade
Check-In Area
Security Hold Area
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
NCW celebrates Menstrual Hygiene Day
The National Commission for Women , in collaboration with SheWings, held discussions to observe the Menstrual Hygiene Day at the Commission’s premises. The objective of the event was to break taboos surrounding menstruation and empower women by raising awareness around menstrual health and hygiene. The Commission held discussions and deliberations with esteemed stakeholders and distinguished guests from the menstrual hygiene sector.
Ms Meenakshi Negi, Member Secretary, NCW, Madan Mohit Bhardwaj, Founder, SheWings, Upasana Arora, MD, Yashoda Hospitals, Tejaswani Gautam, IPS and Ashutosh Pandey, Under Secretary, NCW graced the occasion.
The discussions were conducted in two sessions; a knowledge Session that shed light on the role of financial independence in women empowerment and how poor women hygiene is a barrier in this journey. The session also discussed the way forward to support the women of our country.
The other technical session was held on the effects of poor menstrual hygiene management on the reproductive system. The discussions were followed by an award ceremony to honor individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to raising awareness about menstrual hygiene.
The Commission invited Garima Bhandari, wellness coach, Smt. Aishwarya Laxmi, Basic Education Officer, Dr. Sweta Gupta, Dr. Dimple Bordoloi, Dr. Anjali Kumar, Dr. Surbhi Singh and Dr. Roli Banthia as panelists.
The participants included representatives from NGOs, government bodies, civil society organizations, educators, healthcare professionals, students, and the staff of the Commission.
Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed globally on May 28th each year with the aim of breaking silence and fostering awareness around menstrual health and hygiene. The Commission celebrates the event every year by holding discussions, awareness programs, and street plays to raise awareness on menstrual health and hygiene among women and girls.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs’ at various locations across the country for Distribution of Aids and Assistive Devices to Senior Citizens
‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs’ tune in Mann Ki Baat at various locations across the country
In an endeavor for empowering persons with disabilities and senior citizens of the country the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India organized ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivirs’ across 72 locations simultaneously across the country.
The event commenced with broadcasting of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode of Hon’ble Prime Minister at each camp location which has long been a source of inspiration for the nation, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives from every corner of India. Then after, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment by Dr. Virendra Kumar inaugurated the main event at Tikamgarh in Madhya Pradesh which was the center point of the function connect online with various location across 20 states/union territories.
Speaking on the occasion, Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar said in his speech that adhering the mantra of the Honorable Prime Minister “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas” the Ministry is implementing various centralized schemes for social, cultural, educational, and economic empowerment of Sr. Citizens to create an inclusive and accessible environment for them to ensure their overall development.
Union Minister said that Ministry has laid great emphasis on using new technology for producing high quality aids and assistive devices for Divyangjan and Senior Citizens, he said the department is now focusing of 3D scanning technology for making prosthesis and Tikamgarh is the first district to benefited with this new initiative.
These camps aim to distribute various types of aid and assistive devices to over 12814 pre identified senior citizens under the Government of India's Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana scheme.
The objective of organizing these camps is to build a perspective for an inclusive society across the country, ensuring empowerment and dignified living for senior citizens. The aim is to allowing them to lead productive, secure, and dignified lives. The distribution camps are organized by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India in coordination with the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India .
In the series of distribution camps to be held simultaneously at various locations. The event in Tripura's Dhalai was graced by Kumari Pratima Bhaumik, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment; all these distribution camps were connected online to the main program venue in Tikamgarh.
Various types of assistive devices were distributed, which included foot care units, spinal support, wheelchairs with commode, spectacles, dentures, silicone cushions, LS belts, tripods, knee braces, and walkers. These assistive devices aim to make beneficiaries self-reliant and empower them to integrate into the mainstream of society.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Cabinet approves disposal of Chana procured under Price Support Scheme & Price Stabilization Fund and enhancement of quantity procurement ceiling under PSS from existing 25% to 40% in respect of Tur, Urad and Masur
Rs. 1200 crore to spent for implementation of this Scheme
15 lakh MT of Chana on offer at the discount of Rs. 8 per kg over Issue Price of the sourcing State
States/UTs to utilize these pulses in Welfare Schemes/Programmes
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved disposal of Chana  to States/UTs at discounted rate to be utilized for various Welfare Schemes from the stock of pulses procured under Price Support Scheme  & Price Stabilization Fund , and enhancement of ceiling on quantity of procurement under PSS from existing 25% to 40% in respect of Tur, Urad & Masur.
Under this approved Scheme, the States/UTs Government are offered to lift 15 lakh MT of Chana at the discount of Rs. 8 per kg over Issue Price of the sourcing State on First come first serve basis. The States/UTs to utilize these pulses in their various Welfare Schemes/Programmes like Mid-Day Meal, Public Distribution System, Integrated Child Development Programmes  etc. in their States/UTs. This will be one-time dispensation for a period of 12 months or till complete disposal of 15 lakh MT stock of Chana whichever is earlier. The Government will spend Rs. 1200 crore for implementation of this Scheme.
The decisions will enable the States/UTs to use Chana in various Welfare Schemes like PDS, Mid-Day Meal Schemes etc. besides making available space of warehouses, which may be required in coming Rabi season for accommodating fresh stocks procured under Price Support Scheme which will help in getting remunerative price of pulses to the farmers besides, encourage more farmers to grow such pulses by making higher investment and help them in fetching remunerative price for their produce. Moreover, this also helps in achieving self-sufficiency of such pulses in our country.
In recent times the country has witnessed an all time high production of Chana  especially during the last three years. Government of India under Price Support Scheme has made record procurement of Chana during Rabi 2019-20, 2020-21 & 2021-22. Due to this, 30.55 lakh MT of Chana is available with the Government under PSS & PSF in the coming Rabi season also, the production of Chana is expected to be good. This coupled with increase in Minimum Support Price for Chana during 22-23 will entail additional procurement under Price Support Scheme.
Cabinet
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and the Russian Federation for the development of cooperation in transport education; and MoC between India and the Joint Stock Company "Russian Railways" on technical cooperation in the field of railways
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the following two instruments, namely, a Memorandum of Understanding  and a Memorandum of Cooperation , with Russia on 5th October, 2018:
- MoU with the Ministry of Transport of the Russian federation for the development of cooperation in transport education for the development of cooperation in transport education.
- MoC with the Joint Stock Company "Russian Railways"  on technical cooperation in the field of railways.
The MoUs/ MoCs provide a platform for Indian Railways to interact and share the latest developments and knowledge in the railway sector. The MoUs/ MoCs facilitate exchange of technical experts, reports and technical documents, training and seminars/ workshops focusing on specific technology areas and other interactions for knowledge sharing.
The MoU will envisage cooperation in the priority areas for the development of transport education. This would enable preparation of specific proposals in this area including their implementation within the framework of the Intergovernmental Russian-Indian Commission on Trade-Economic, Scientific-Technical and Cultural cooperation.
The MoC will enable technical cooperation in the following areas:-
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- Implementation of the project for upgrading the Nagpur- Secunderabad section to raise passenger trains speed up to 200 kmph  with possible extension of the section including other directions of Indian Railway  network;
- Implementation of a Single Traffic Control Center to manage mixed traffic at the regional level, divisional railway and/ or at the upper network level uniting all the IR's zonal railways;
- Customization, organization of joint manufacture and implementation of a competitive signaling and interlocking system;
- Supply and localization of turnout switches for Semi High Speed and above;
- Training and advanced qualification improvement of Indian railway employees with the involvement of Russian railway-related higher education establishments;
- Best practices in Freight Cargo operations; and
- Joint development of multi modal terminals in India.
Background:
Ministry of Railways have signed MoUs/ MoCs for technical cooperation in the rail sector with various foreign Governments and National Railways. The identified areas of cooperation include high speed rail, speed raising of existing routes, development of world class stations, heavy haul operations and modernization of rail infrastructure etc. The cooperation is achieved through exchange of information on developments in areas of railway technology & operations, knowledge sharing, technical visits, training & seminars and workshops in areas of mutual interest.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto month of December 2021 for Financial Year 2021-22
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of December, 2021 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received Rs. 17,61,692 crore  upto December, 2021 comprising Rs. 14,73,809 crore Tax Revenue , Rs. 2,59,414 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and Rs. 28,469 crore of Non Debt Capital Receipts. Non-Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans Rs. 19,105 crore and Miscellaneous Capital Receipts of Rs. 9,364 crore. Rs. 4,50,310 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto December, 2021.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is Rs. 25,21,058 crore , out of which Rs. 21,29,414 crore is on Revenue Account and Rs. 3,91,644 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, Rs. 5,64,414 crore is on account of Interest Payments and Rs. 2,71,374 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 213.91 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 18,81,319 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 50,594
- Active cases stand at 0.11%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.7%
- 7,094 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,38,93,590
- 5,379 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 88.80 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,21,917 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice 
Moot Court Inauguration Ceremony
On 30th January 2023, the inauguration ceremony of the Moot Court Hall was organised by the School of Security, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice. The State-of-the-Art Moot Court Hall was inaugurated by Hon’ble Ms. Justice Sonia Gokani, Judge, High Court of Gujarat, who presided over the ceremony as Chief Guest. The inauguration was also graced by the presence of Mr. Rahul A. Trivedi, Member-Secretary, GSLSA, Principal District & Session Judge, officials from the Legal Department, Government of Gujarat, and other Judicial Officers.
After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the dignitaries proceeded to the RRU auditorium. In addition to the Chief Guest, the dignitaries on the dais included Prof.  Bimal N. Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. S. L. Vaya, Chief Mentor, School of Criminology and Behavioural Sciences, and Dr. Dimpal Raval, Director I/c of School of Security, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice.
The chief guest was felicitated by Prof.  Bimal N. Patel, Vice-Chancellor. This was followed by a welcome address by Dr. Dimpal Raval, Director I/c, SSLECJ which emphasised the importance of the moot court and its benefit to students as well as the legal community.
After the welcome address, chief guest Ms. Justice Sonia Gokani, Hon’ble Judge, High Court of Gujarat stated the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi’s quest for knowing the truth  and the true purposes of life. Ms. Justice emphasized the views of Shri Nani Palkhivala on justice and the Rule of Law as the noblest concept evolved by the wit of man. Ms. Gokani remarked that for the protection of rule of law, we must have men and women educated in law with sterling qualities and robust commitment and even emphasised the objectives of legal, advocacy skills, and the legal profession and stated that the newly established Moot court Hall of RRU shall serve in enhancing the art of drafting. She even mentioned the history and evolution of moot courts in India and abroad and focused on the requirement of soft skills and technological knowledge in students. Ma’am observed that India is the second-highest country in the world in terms of the number of lawyers and even stated that Nani Palkhivala was concerned about ethics, and requested the University to take care of the upcoming lawyers. Ms. Gokani also appreciated the RRU for its extension activities under the legal services and services especially rendered to the children and gave reference to Mahatma Gandhi’s views on children.
The event culminated with the law faculty Mr. Gantav Gupta, Moot Court Coordinator, SSLECJ thanking the officials for gracing the occasion and extending an invitation to Ms. Gokani to visit the campus time and again.
Some of the photos of the events:
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Mapping of Natural Water Bodies
Increased incidence of high intensity rainfall in short duration is mainly responsible for urban floods which is further compounded by unplanned growth, encroachment of natural water bodies, poor drainage system, etc. Management of urban flooding and works related to preservation and conservation of water bodies, their enumeration, protection from encroachment, or diversion for use for other purposes, comes under the purview of the State Government/Urban Local Body/Urban Development Authority concerned. However, from time to time, this Ministry conducts census of minor irrigation schemes in the country which captures data regarding water bodies in rural areas associated with irrigation.
There is no proposal under consideration of Government of India for setting up a national level regulatory mechanism to check encroachments of water bodies.
Regulation, preservation and conservation of water bodies including river beds, lakes, etc., and prevention of their illegal encroachments comes under the purview of the State Government/Urban Development Authorities concerned. As per the lst Census of water bodies in convergence with the Sixth Minor Irrigation Census , under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme -“Irrigation Census" conducted by this Ministry, there are 24,24,540 water bodies in the country, out of which 38,496 water bodies are reported to have been encroached. State-wise details of water bodies are given in the Annexure.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.